I agree with Attorney Driscoll. In addition, Civil Code Section 1942.5 prohibits a landlord from engaging in certain acts-including raising...

When can i sue him? Or wait to be served?

Retaliatory eviction is actionable under Civil Code Section 1942.5, and (if proven) would also be a defense to an unlawful detainer-especially if...

Can they really give us such short notice to get rid of our dogs?

I'm sorry you are experiencing this. However, if you are on a month-to-month tenancy, and assuming that your tenancy is not subject to rent...

Are these legitimate reasons I can break a lease without recourse?

There are thousands of kinds of mold, and many are basically unsightly but benign. Some people choose to have mold testing done, but as Attorney...

Is it legal to charge whatever you want for an illegal sublet? I want to pay what is fair, but feel a bit taken advantage of.

In the absence of a local ordinance regulating this situation (such as exists in San Francisco, for rent-controlled units), there are generally no...

What are my options here? Is there any legal recourse or should I suck it up and pay rent till the lease expires in 2 months?

Some leases basically shift the duty to mitigate to the tenant, by including the language authorized by Civil Code Section 1951.4. However, even if...

Do I still pay rent for May?

You would normally pay pro-rated rent for May (i.e. compute the rent on a daily basis, and pay through the expiration date of the 30 day notice).

If we choose to send tenants a "notice to enter letter" what legitimate legal repercussions could we encounter?

My sympathies-it is always frustrating dealing with people who don't honor their legal obligations. If you properly serve a valid access notice,...

Is the Master Lease still valid? Am I able to enforce the lease so I can continue my business for the established period?

As explained in 42 CAL.JUR.3d Landlord-Tenant Sections 276-277 (and the authorities cited in that article), a voluntary surrender (as opposed to a...

Verbal agreement enforcement - money trail confirms facts. How do I get him to pay me?

Many types of real estate contracts need to be in writing to be enforceable. However, California recognizes oral joint venture and/or partnership...

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